I prefer to make an enriched short crust pastry for my savoury tarts. The pastry itself is easy to make and takes very little time. It is enriched with an egg yolk and this makes it very crumbly.
On the evening of the 3rd of October I set my alarm to wake me 5 minutes before Dave’s went off. We have a weekday morning routine which begins with his phone blaring the same song out at 05h45 to wake us. Scarlett and Molly get off their couch and meet Dave as he walks downstairs. He feeds the dogs and makes us coffee and then we read in bed. As the 4th was his birthday I decided I would do the morning chores and bring him coffee as a treat. My alarm vibrated against my arm which confused me no end. And just as I got downstairs the house alarm made a beeping noise, warning me it was about to go off. Poor Dave, he was fast asleep and rudely awakened by that noise instead of being gently awakened by the smell of coffee.
Then this past weekend Dave had to work on a Saturday. I did not expect to be woken up so early and I was not well impressed when his alarm went off. Of course the dogs were very excited to get fed so early on a weekend! Dave headed off to Gansbaai and I made a batch of this short crust pastry to sit under a spinach and feta tart. It was this that greeted him when he got home. I must say I had to wait patiently to tuck in and was so hungry that I ate a slice before taking my photographs!
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28 thoughts on “Recipe For Short Crust Pastry”
Hi Tandy!
It looks easy. Maybe next time instead of buying the dough I’ll use your recipe
Thanks for sharing
G
Ooh yummy pastry, just like my best friend’s mum used to make. Shame about the early starts and alarms…our clocks went back an hour last weekend and I’m sure there were plenty of folk here running early or late for a few days while they adjusted!
The changing of the clocks caught us out one year when we were travelling in Sicily. We didn’t know it had happened and could not understand why things were closed haha
I still have never made my own pastry, as even top chefs say good store bought one is fine, but this Christmas I am going to as I bet it’s really satisfying.
I’m extremely eager to try my hand at this pastry as I’m all about the pastries these days! Especially the egg bit, that’s a twist that I’ve never used in a pastry before. Nice. With the fall season and our Thanksgiving holiday coming up, pastry making is a must!!
Mmm this crust looks so flaky and delicious! And I’m also a fan of the spinach and feta sitting atop 🙂 Not sure this would last until my husband returned home!!
Hi Tandy!
It looks easy. Maybe next time instead of buying the dough I’ll use your recipe
Thanks for sharing
G
Hope you do, and thanks for visiting 🙂
Ooh yummy pastry, just like my best friend’s mum used to make. Shame about the early starts and alarms…our clocks went back an hour last weekend and I’m sure there were plenty of folk here running early or late for a few days while they adjusted!
The changing of the clocks caught us out one year when we were travelling in Sicily. We didn’t know it had happened and could not understand why things were closed haha
I still have never made my own pastry, as even top chefs say good store bought one is fine, but this Christmas I am going to as I bet it’s really satisfying.
I hope you enjoy making your own pastry 🙂
I’m extremely eager to try my hand at this pastry as I’m all about the pastries these days! Especially the egg bit, that’s a twist that I’ve never used in a pastry before. Nice. With the fall season and our Thanksgiving holiday coming up, pastry making is a must!!
Hope the recipe works out for you 🙂
Mmm this crust looks so flaky and delicious! And I’m also a fan of the spinach and feta sitting atop 🙂 Not sure this would last until my husband returned home!!
I surprised myself there!
I always add yolks to my short pastry, great recipe:)
Glad to read I am not the only one 🙂
Love good pastry.
Me too!
Oh I like the crust with the egg in it better too. Looks great filled with spinach and feta!
Thanks Evelyne 🙂
That was such a nice thing you did for Dave, happy belated birthday to him, beautiful tart!!!
I thought one spoil a year was worth it! I shall pass on your wishes 🙂
How delicious! There is nothing better than buttery, crumbly short crust pastry. I don’t blame you for eating a piece before photos!
Thanks Jem, I just could not wait a second more 🙂
Oh those alarms! I hate waking up to one. I’d rather wake up to this tart 😀
Me too!
I hate morning alarm, but that is the only thing which helps me wake up every morning. This shortcrust pastry looks delicious!
I could also do without the alarm some mornings!
I would like the recipe for the whole tart!
Coming on the blog soon!
I made your lovely pastry recipe! It was easy yet so yummy too!
And what did you use it for Sophie?